Fishing Discussion
Jack Erskine ( RIP )
Submitted by Mainey on Thu, 2012-07-19 11:25Hi,
have been informed Mr. Jack Erskine has passed away 
Those that know jack will know of his humility and absolute willingness to assist fellow fisher people
Those that have not had the pleasure may have seen his name on selected quality fishing reels etc
RIP Jack 
I'm all the better for your experiences
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Sebile
Submitted by SABRE on Thu, 2012-07-19 10:57Hey guys has any-one used the sebile brand stick baits to chase tailor locally with any success ? If so which have you had most luck with ?
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Towing boat with Nissan X Trail
Submitted by Tandawg on Thu, 2012-07-19 10:34Hi all,
I am thinking of downgrading to a Nissan XTrail and would like to know the thoughts of some owners.
I have a boat (ali Barcrusher) with BMT of 1300Kg so most times it would be around 1400 under tow.
X Trails are supposedly rated to 2000Kg and highest for a mid sized SUV.
What are your thoughts????
Thanks in advance.
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nautical charts, karon beach- phuket/ longboat hire
Submitted by hekser on Thu, 2012-07-19 10:02just putting this out there- off to phuket next friday - staying in karon beach - looking to go fishing- anyone have any experience fishing in phuket? ive heard you can hire longtail boats - anyone done this and been for a fish? anyone else going to be there want to hook up for a charter? anyone have any navmaps for the area ? ive got a ruff one but knowing that the boats will have no sounders im going to have to try fish contours and rockier areas- anyone have any info to share? Cheers
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Farewell Trueblue III HELLO new Rig.
Submitted by Trueblue3 on Thu, 2012-07-19 09:31G'day everyone,
Thought it was about time Dad and I got a little serious with our fishing...
Dad sold the Seafox 257 and got this :) mild mid lift crisis at the young age of 61.... He definatly caught me off guard!
..Introducing * AR 'N' AR TOO * - ( decals coming, along with a fishwrecked sticker mybe??? )
First sea trial went well, ALOT of books to read regarding the serious sounding equiptment we have, Twin Yamaha 150's...she gets up and goes!
Looking at heading out this weekend to chase these snapper :P
When I am up to speed with everything and confident with the boat I will be asking for deckies...
Cheers to ALL BOAT BUSINESS for all there help with this :)
See ya's out there..
Matt & John.
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comments? fin nor marquesa jigging reel
Submitted by anypuddle on Thu, 2012-07-19 00:12hi, currently addicted, like many- to demersal jigging, got plenty of average to ok gear but recently got a nice rod so looking for a suitable reel, want to run 40/50lb interested in these fin nors marquesa,
im thinking i like the faster retrieve with your empty jigs ready for another drop,
retrieve listed at somethig like 51 inches for the 20 size. always buy shimano, daiwa etc, so thanks for your thoughts fellas.
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Lead
Submitted by funngames on Wed, 2012-07-18 20:27Hey guys I've been loosing to many sinkers so the other day I bought a mould to make my own...
Just wondering where you all get your lead from whe making yours. Surely there's an alternative to buying new roll... And the salvage yards around are dry...
Cheers in advance for any info
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New bait caster
Submitted by ViAqua on Wed, 2012-07-18 19:00Hi guys I bourght a ugly stick bait cast rod with a agility round bait cast reel.I will use it on fish about 80cm long in salt water.Did I make the right choice.
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Is it good
Submitted by ViAqua on Wed, 2012-07-18 18:48Hi guys I have bought a ugly stick bait cast rod with a agility round bait cast reel. Do you guys think it is worth while.
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Bait casters
Submitted by ViAqua on Wed, 2012-07-18 18:13Hi guy what style of bait casters are better for salt water fishing(:
soft plastics for skippy
Submitted by ViAqua on Wed, 2012-07-18 17:39Hi guys I was thinking what soft plastics are good for Skippy (Silver trevally).I pulled up a good sized skippy on white bait.I would rather catch Skippy on on plastics (:
PS I am 11 Years old.
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Best bottom bouncing rod for $150 or under
Submitted by Rig on Wed, 2012-07-18 13:22Hey guys
A mate of mine is looking for a cheap but half decent bottom bashing outfit as he is an occasional fisherman that has been borrowing gear me but seems to be going more and more and wants some of his own.
Whats required is it has to be graphite and OH to suit possibly a 16/20 fin nor offshore, capable of running 50lb braid for bait and sinker fishing probably no deeper than 50m arounmd perth and the midwest. rod length 6ft or there abouts
He was hoping to pick something up for under $150, if anyone has a nice 2nd hand rod that fits this budget he will also consider
cheers
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Winter crabs?
Submitted by silly on Wed, 2012-07-18 11:06Hey guys,
I'm trying to take some overseas visitors out on the boat for an cruisey day of crabbing/squidding.. I was thinking the sound will give me option to do both. But what are the crabs like to get this time of year in the sound? Is it even worth taking them out or just stick to squidding only? Not trying to bag out.. Just want a couple for the experience and a feed.
Any where else I can go for a winter crab?
Cheers
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Stoinka's Joke for the Day
Submitted by Stoinka on Wed, 2012-07-18 09:31 A female reporter, interviewing an American Indian chief, asked the significance of the varied number of feathers in Indian headdresses.
"Feathers show number of sexual partners," the chief replied. Indicating a nearby young brave, he continued, "Him? One woman, one feather. Him?" pointing to a second, older man, "Three women, three feathers."
The reporter looked at the Chief's headdress. "But you have so many feathers!"
The Chief proudly slapped his chest. "Me Chief. Sleep with all women. Big, small, fat, tall."
Horrified, the female reporter said, "You ought to be hung!"
The Chief said, "Damn right. Me hung big like buffalo, long like snake."
The offended reporter said, "You don't have to be hostile!"
The Chief replied, "Hoss-style, dog-style, wolf-style, any style!"
The reporter cried, "Oh, dear!"
"No deer", said the Chief. "Ass too high, run too fast!"
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NZ Life- its been a while
Submitted by terboz123 on Wed, 2012-07-18 07:15Hey all
been a while since i have thrown up a post. Works been full on and i havnt really had that much time to update...just work and fishing.
Been fishing when i can, hitting up the systems that are still open around taupo and taumanui. Fishings been hot and cold, with the rains the trout seem to come realy on the bite after a new group of fishing come flying through the systems to get higher in the mountains.
Been starting to do solo fishing, with out the guide and slowly picking it up. Been getting fish everytime just not in the quanities i once was haha. It all comes down to experience and time on the systems.
Fished with my guide on sunday though and did really good 15 rainbows and 2 browns all between 4-6 pounds, So nothing to go screaming about.
Mariah my better half was over for 3 weeks, so i have added some photos of the snow, mt rheupo or how ever you spelll it.It was our first time in the snow which was pretty coool. Sorry for the short thread i dont really have time to put massive paragraphs right now.
the brown in the photo sent me on a wild chase i was in near water up to my neck trying to get him away from rocks, as you have far more control over fish with a shorter line out. Some of these rainbows send me on 100m+ runs down the side of the rivers...........
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Alvey Reels
Submitted by madm on Wed, 2012-07-18 07:00Hey, has anyone tried using braid on an alvey?
How did it go?
I would be interested in hearing from someone who has tried it for surf fishing
Cut your fingers off or not?
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Gummy Sharks
Submitted by Nickk on Tue, 2012-07-17 22:09Hey guys are there many gummy sharks found around mandurah?
Cheers, Nick
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Tantabidde been trashed
Submitted by bluemule on Tue, 2012-07-17 20:11Hi guys and gals,
Just returned from Exmouth after 12 great weeks at Yardie caravan park.The new ramp is great for all to use, BUT A BLOODY DISGRACE To see the cans/bottles and rubbish left stuffed in the pylons daily ,not to mention the crap allready showing on the bottom. SHAME on those who do this.On another note can anyone contact the council, as while removing other peoples rubbish We did notice that some of the bolts that hold the rubber buffers to the pylons are allready missing.My wife and I love the the trip, except the all the windy days we encounted.We have allready planed a return trip in a few years time.
Reguards jim
kayaks
Submitted by mulloway_hunter on Tue, 2012-07-17 17:46hey was just wondering i'm looking at getting a yak in summer for paddling baits out for sharks dont really want to spend a fourtune but want something stable anyone got any ideas that can help me out???
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trimming sensor surf?
Submitted by brg on Tue, 2012-07-17 17:30hi guys want to trim the butt down and was wondering if anyone has done it and knows how to take the back bung off with out damaging it.cheers
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Snapper/Sound
Submitted by Stoinka on Tue, 2012-07-17 14:28Any snapper schooling in the sound yet!!!!!!!!
Thanks for any info.
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Out of radar range for a while
Submitted by UncutTriggerInWA on Tue, 2012-07-17 14:23After a few hickups it's finally time to go to the butchers for my long awaited hip replacement in the morning. I will be off the radar for a short while so behave you lot
. Don't go stealing all my spots.
For all the Eagles supporters, if Uncle and Big John start to take over while I am away just ignore them...Either that or give them shit LOL.
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Berkley NanoFil
Submitted by Gaffatron on Tue, 2012-07-17 13:51anyone have feedback or thoughts on the new Berkley NanoFil?
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Male or female dhuie's
Submitted by NORUN NOFUN on Tue, 2012-07-17 12:57This is a question for the guys who regularly catch dhuie's.
On a ratio, how many male to females would you catch over a 12 month period ? or how many male to females you have ever caught ?
Looking at alot of pictures of fish from others on here, alot of them seem male. ( just a guess though )
There seems to be alot of great atricles on WA Dhuie's, and am keen to learn more about them.
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juddment day
Submitted by uncle on Tue, 2012-07-17 09:49will serve 2 weeks for the ckicken wing fiasco,thats got to damage the brand
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RIP Jack Erskine
Submitted by badxr8ute on Tue, 2012-07-17 09:39Sad day for the fishing world. Condolenses to Jacks family. True legend who will be missed.
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spheros 8000
Submitted by Boppo on Tue, 2012-07-17 08:54with braid for sale.
In good nic. Saw it at cash convertors in Clarkson yesterday for only $69. Probaly screw then down further if you try.
I have enough gear but thought someone might be up for it.
Also a Stradic 3000 there for $89.
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fibreglass or ali
Submitted by dale 308 on Tue, 2012-07-17 08:34hi all im looking at buying an older boat soon around 8-10000 dollar amrk and was wonder wether to go fibreglass or ali cheers
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project boat progress story
Submitted by brenz on Tue, 2012-07-17 07:20well here are the progress shots of a tinny we are trying to bring back to life...
The challenge was to make a fully functionable bream boat / shallow water inshore flats boat complete for under $1500 and this is how we have gone so far.
dinghy : 12ft unknown hull although im fairly sure it may be a clark
trailer: custom built (along time ago)
Outboard : Black anchor (mercury) 20 hp
bags and bags full of acc : anchor , lights , life jackets etc
=$800
so then we started the fun part
paint strippers = $30.00 , this was the least fun part of the project to date but it was definatly neccesary as there would have easy been 10 layers of paint and all different colours.
after stripping the boat back we found some welds that were in need of some attention so off to coraline boats in bayswater to have her welded up (carton of piss)$60.00
i dropped the motor into boatcity only to find she wouldnt start "typical bloody merc" so into the workshop she went and a few days later dood as new and $200.
now to the paint this was a quick job (remembering we were doing this on a budget) spray can outdoor enamel and $30 , and believe it or not she came out a ripper.
decking: this was not a part i wanted to skimp on so marine ply it was and thanks to a good friend from the site free was the call and away i went (cheers mate you know who you are)
carpet was marine carpet from bunning went for a nice shade of blue $110.
and that is where we are up to so far total $1200
all that is left now is a sounder and i will have some more piks up soon once she is looking finished, also the paint in these photos is no where near what it is at the moment i just dont have any current piks.
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mobile ali welder in freo??
Submitted by reece on Mon, 2012-07-16 22:49hi guys. looking for a mobile ali welder in freo. my boat is a 7.1m jackman an is in the fremantle boat park. i need a bow roler/ anchor catcher welded on. i would take it sum where to get it done but im in west africa working for the next 7 weeks. the one in this pic fell off coming back from the abrolohs
i can pay cash or take you fishing for a day. dhus, pinkys, greyband,harpuka,blue eye? your call


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